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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9700

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2012
Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon S9500
  • Later Model is Nikon S9900
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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9700 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon S4300 and Nikon S9700, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. The resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the S9700 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S4300 matches up versus the S9700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Nikon S9700

 S4300 S9700 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Nikon S4300

 S9700 S4300 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2012Newer by 24 months
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Nikon S9700

 S4300 S9700 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S4300 has exterior measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Nikon S9700 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S4300 versus the S9700.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and S9700 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S4300 and S9700.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged S4300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography info
Nikon S9700 Portrait photography info
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S4300
Street photography with Nikon S9700
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (139 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (232g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S4300
Sports photography with Nikon S9700
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S4300
Travel photography with Nikon S9700
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lighter than competition in class (139g)
boasts touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (180 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition (232 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S9700 Landscape photography highlights
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relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery pack (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S4300
Vlogging with Nikon S9700
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relatively wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (139 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (232 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Nikon S9700
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Nikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S4300 Nikon Coolpix S9700
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-01 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139 grams (0.31 lb) 232 grams (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photographs 300 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $119 $350